Miso Soup Recipe Without Dashi

Miso soup is my number one go-to meal whenever I need a comforting meal. It’s a simple yet nourishing meal packed with fresh flavors. If you want to prepare this soup in your kitchen, follow below for my favorite, easy-to-prepare miso soup recipe without dashi.

What is Miso Soup Without Dashi?

Miso soup without dashi is a Japanese soup prepared with miso paste as the key ingredient. Miso is a Japanese soybean paste that is most common in marinades and dressings.

And because the soup is versatile, you can prepare it using ingredients like meat, vegetables, seafood, or tofu.

Miso Soup Without Dashi Origin

Miso soup without dashi is of Japanese origin. Traditionally, it is prepared with miso paste and dashi (a flavorful broth made from kelp and bonito flakes). Fortunately, for those who prefer a dashi-fee miso soup, I have just the best recipe for you.

Here is a recipe that preserves all the flavor and goodness, allowing you to enjoy a warm bowl of this beloved soup with ease. You’ll be moved to make it a staple in your kitchen.

How to Make Miso Soup Without Dashi

Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Wait time: 20 minutes

Yield: 4 servings

Cuisine: Japanese

Course: soup/side dish

Ingredients for Miso Soup Recipe Without Dashi

• 3 tbsp. miso paste (more to adjust taste)
• 4 cups of water
• 1 cup of cubed tofu
• 1 cup thinly sliced shiitake mushrooms
• 1 cup spinach or other leafy greens yo have
• 2 cups thinly chopped spring onions (the white and green parts separated)
• 2 cloves of minced garlic
• 1 tbsp soy sauce (substitute with tamari for a gluten-free choice)
• 1 tbsp. sesame oil
• 1 tbsp. freshly grated ginger

Optional ingredients

• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the vegetables

1. Rinse your spinach and chop
2. Thinly slice the shiitake mushrooms
3. Dice tofu into small cubes
4. Grate the ginger and mince the garlic

Step 2: Sauté the herbs and spices

1. Heat the oil in a soup pot
2. Add the grated ginger, minced garlic, and the white part of the onion
3. Sauté for 2-3 minutes

Step 3: Built the soup base

1. Put the water into the pot and let it boil, Reduce heat to simmer.
2. Add the sliced shiitake mushroom and cook for up to 5 minutes or until tender.

Step 4: Incorporate flavors

1. Scoop some of the hot broth into a bowl and dissolve the miso paste
2. Stir the broth and miso paste mixture into the pot, followed by the soy sauce.
3. Stir in the sesame oil for a rich nutty flavor and a pinch of red pepper flakes if you love some heat.

Step 5: Add the tofu and chopped spinach

1. Add the cubed tofu to the soup and simmer for 3 minutes
2. Add the spinach or your leafy greens and allow them to wilt slightly

Step 6: Serve to your liking

1. Scoop the miso soup without dashi into your soup bowl and garnish with the green parts of the onions.
2. Ideally, you can also serve the soup alongside steamed rice for a more filling meal.Top of Form

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1.5cup

• Calories: 100kcal
• Carbohydrates: 9 grams
• Protein: 5 grams
• Fat: 6 grams
• Saturated fat: 1 gram
• Polyunsaturated fat: 1 gram
• Monounsaturated fat: 3 grams
• Sodium: 721mg
• Potassium: 229mg
• Fiber: 3 grams
• Sugar: 3 grams
• Vitamin A: 107 IU
• Vitamin C: 1mg
• Calcium: 44mg
• Iron: 1mg

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